You've spent a lot of time searching for the right home, but how much do you really know about it? Generally, the answer is very little. A house could look superficially perfect and still be falling apart on the inside. That roof that looks pristine from the sidewalk could be nearing the end of its life. The plumbing that seems to work fine could be slowly eroding the foundation. You can never really know just by looking, and that's why you should always perform a home inspection before buying any home.

You Get The Unbiased TruthThe job of a home inspector is to inform you, the client, of any potential issues with the home. They aren't working for the realtor or trying to push you into a sale. A good home inspector will approach a home from a completely unbiased and neutral perspective. They'll check the roofing, the plumbing, the HVAC, and even the electrical wiring for issues both big and small. At the end of it all you get an inspection report and what you do with this information is up to you.

Information Is PowerYou might be worried that knowing every little issue with a home is just going to make you nervous or give you cold feet. It's true that major issues that could derail the deal occasionally pop up, but is that really a bad thing? Whether you choose to go forward with the deal or back out, being aware of the issues is never a bad thing. It simply allows you to make a better and more informed decision. If you really love the home, warts and all, nothing is stopping you from going through with the deal. Now you just know what you needs to be fixed. In some cases, you can even use the information you get from a home inspection as a bargaining chip to get a better deal.

Getting The Most Out Of An InspectionThe benefits associated with home inspections rely on having a qualified home inspector. Someone with a keen eye. There are many things you can do to vet a home inspector like reading one of their sample reports or asking other home buyers about their reputation. You should also be sure to base your decision on quality, not price. A home is a huge purchase and it's not worth risking a poor quality inspection just because it's a better deal.

Getting the most out of an inspection also depends on you being an active participant. You should plan to be present for the entire duration of the inspection if possible, asking questions about anything that goes over your head. If you simply wait for the inspection report, you may not entirely understand what you're looking at. Don't worry about bothering them, most inspectors are happy to answer questions during the process and many will even encourage you to be there. Communicating information to clients is a major part of their job and they know this.

Please, contact us at Super Inspection Pros. today to learn more about our home inspections or to schedule an inspection. You can also read more about the inspection process here on our website.